1 How do their relatives react to the reliving of Eva, Elias, and Tore? Why does each react the way they do? Be sure to discuss Mahler, Anna, David, Flora, and Elvy.
2. What connections do you see between Metamorphosis and Handling the Undead? What are some themes and/or messages that they have in common?
3. Describe an event, person, or situation in recent history that is in some way "monstrous." Why do you consider it as such? Which of the books read for class most closely describes the monstrosity of which you write? How?
4. Discuss three of the stories in regard to characters' needs for home and/or family.
5. Who is the most admirable of the characters in the books read for this class? Why? Who is the most monstrous of the characters? Why? Your answer should include your description of what makes that person or creature a monster.